I have a story to tell you.Once upon a not-so-distant past,there were no computers,no mobile phones,no flat-screen TVs.None of these contraptions inhibited genuine interaction,face-to-face discussions, communication,honesty and a more acute sense of blissful happiness.My childhood was one of innocence,carefree and unaware of grown-up problems.I loved my friends and school,I spent my free time happily playing with my friends without a care in the world and al the traps it holds for us.I loved everyone,adored all animals and being out in nature.From my 42-year old perspective,those were indeed moments to be treasured.They hold a fairytale-like quality,one that unfortunately today's children and youngsters are not likely to experience.This makes me sad for all the things they are missing out on.Surely,today's era has so much to offer them.Advanced technology that allows for more comfort and superior education and of course, business. You were given all this right from the cradle.You cannot possibly imagine your life without your mobile phone,without checking your statuses on Facebook first thing in the morning.You play games on your computer,tablet or iPhone for hours on end.You are overwhelmed by the need to chat with your friends,measure your worth based on the number of friends or followers you have.An overload of information bombards your brain daily and you don't have the necessary filters to dilute it,to separate the truth from the bullshit.You have become a passive recipient of this rapid techological advancement.You cannot hold a conversation of essence for longer that 5 minutes without getting distracted.You care for celebrity gossip so much it consumes you.You know more about the Kardashians than about the ever worsening problem of global warming and you don't give a damn about who's governing your country. You don't care much for books and reading is considered a waste of time.Many of you have difficulty writing even the simplest task,even if it is just one paragraph.Your imagination switch is off,all rusty from remaining unused.You don't read,therefore you lack the necessary skill of thought,critical judgment and clear expression of opinion.Hey,you are unable to have a simple discussion with your family over dinner,absorbed by your mobiles.Eye contact is something to be avoided,something that makes you uncomfortable.It has become unfamiliar in our technologically advanced times. Wake up child.Technology is here to serve us, not to enslave us and stupefy our senses.Wake up to the reality of the people in your life,your family and friends,the world out there.There are problems in the world that are serious,that need caring people to alleviate them.To solve them.There's hunger and abject poverty,leading millions of children to their premature demise.There are wars and abhorrent violence child.Mother Earth is suffering from the torture we are inflicting upon her daily with out selfish and self-serving actions.Nature has suffered severe blows.Forests are vanishing and numerous animal species are quickly becoming extinct.We ourselves have lost our humanity,by not caring for our home,for our fellow travellers,which we are ruthlessly and heartlessly killing slowly but surely,without remorse.Who ever said we are Gods and have such a right?It is our obligation and our privilege to take care of this beautiful blue gem,treat it and all the life dwelling on it with respect and love. We like to think we have all the time in the world child.Time is not something infinite, though.Our bodies have a limited time on this planet.So, make the most of this experience while you still have this vessel.Show respect and love to yourself and all forms of life on this good Earth.Give of your love to others and it shall be returned to you a thousandfold.Give of your time, to create memories that will last and outlive time itself.Educate yourself on a variety of subjects.Knowledge is power.Knowledge opens the way to opportunities and paves the way to success.Question everything you hear,no matter who it comes from.Don't let the media and technology have free reign over your mind.Use your brain.Help whenever you can or even better create the circumstances to help.The world thirsts for your light.With so many problems and so much darkness all of our light,love and service is necessary. Don't let the technological stupor and comfort drag you in its magic.Use technology with care and cautiousness.Even better,use it to serve a worthwhile cause.Make technology your servant.Use it to help the world.You'll be grateful you did. Of course I don't expect the world to go back to the way it was when I was a child myself.But I do hope and strive for a world where our first priority is to become a better version of ourselves.A world where we are not puppets of a master called technology but rather we are the masters of a very efficient servant.I know this is not unrealistic.It is a possible reality if we allow a shift in our minds to take place.A shift towards humanity,nature and respect for our home,our planet.It will take hard work.It is worth it.Because I do believe that celebrity news and gossip about celebrity diet fads or relationship statuses are inferior to the celebration of humanity,love and our Earth.Our time is that limited and precious that it should be spent on experiences of value.Experiences of our our own lives,elevated to timeless dimensions.Our own lives,not anyone else's.So,child,live.Truly live.Toss away your mobile and feel,give and love.That's what life is all about. With love and light, Lia
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It's been two weeks already since the last post.Two weeks of personal changes,doubts,self-torture and eventually reaching a stage where I had no more confidence in myself and no will to write.I've had such moments before,like every other human being on this planet.This time was different.Disappointed by personal circumstances,I let the flow dry out,willing to let everything go,just do nothing,not to think,not to create and get swallowed in the whirlwind of my everyday obligations. Today is not much different.Or actually,it is...a bit.In the stupor of my self-pity and nothingness,I brought myself to sit down at my computer.After a few moments,my fingers touched the keys.They felt familiar,welcoming.So,right now the words that are being printed are whatever flows from my mind,onto the screen.An attempt to hold myself accountable.To keep myself true to my dreams,which I had promised not to betray,no matter what it demanded of me.To hold on to it,to bring it to life.If I betray my dream,I betray myself,my very soul.The death of a dream hurts infinitely.To one's core.Its scars remain inside,emerging from time to time,demanding our attention,causing regret and sadness for their untimely demise,until we die and leave this world without having fulfilled our purpose. I keep telling my students that to possess a talent does not necessarily entail that this will automatically lead to success.I tell them that any talent requires hard work,honing,persistence,sweat and blood.A talent,a dream, is part of who you are and lives within you, it feeds off your essence.To bring it forth and perfect it, is a task for the ones who persist,not the faint of heart.By this,I do not mean to say that we are not allowed moments of weakness.It is inherent in our human nature.It is, however,our duty to rise,again and again.It is a sign of strength to get up.The weak will remain at the bottom,within the comfortable limits of their ego that tells me them it's OK not to do anything,that it's perfectly fine if they don't struggle for a dream.It's acceptable to listen to the nay-sayers that keep telling you that you are crazy for wanting to change the world,in whatever way,even the smallest one. I am considered to be rather pigheaded by my friends and family....so,I will practice what I preach and walk my talk. I cannot allow myself to be a teacher that teaches big ideas but adheres to none.I will not make any pompous speech here.I will simply do what my dream requires of me.I cannot change the world,I am not some saviour. Far from it.But I will make sure my dream lives in me daily and do whatever it takes to keep it alive.As I have quite a big ego,that will be a battle of epic proportions.I am willing to keep the battle raging and prevail. To rekindle one's faith is like rekindling a fire.Slowly at first,but eventually it rages and flies sky high.To rekindle your faith, it's necessary to remind yourself of your self-worth,of your dream.Work on it,day by day.Don't let it die alive.It might take a long time and you are sure to bleed.Don't be afraid.A Iittle blood and a few wounds are just a reminder that you are alive,passionate.A warrior of life.Your dreams are worth every sacrifice you make.So if you are feeling disappointed and you have given your ego free reign,do something about it.Fight like hell.Surely you don't want to become bitter in your old age.Live your life.Live your dreams.You can always be practical and mind the rules society has set for us....but up to a point.Don't let any exterior situations discourage you or dictate how you should live your life.Don't let them lure you in the comfort of laziness.It's not ok,however much they tell you it is.Pursue,fight,never give up.Fall down,cry,wallow in self-pity,curse whoever and whatever you want....but after all that,get up and continue with your work.Walk in the direction your dream dictates.Be a warrior.Dare to live life your way.
That's all for today.It was one of the most difficult posts I've ever had to write but somehow it was cathartic.Enjoy your day.Talk soon.
With love and light, Lia |
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CategoriesAuthorI am a passionate English teacher.Aspiring writer and speaker.I take educational matters to heart and hope to bring about some positive change in the field of education. |